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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,468.32, 327,706.38 and 130,045.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,468.32, 327,706.38 and 130,045.04 is: 179,462.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,468.32 : 327,706.38 = 130,045.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,468.32/327,706.38 = 130,045.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,468.32x = 327,706.38 × 130,045.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,468.32x = 42,616,589,295.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,616,589,295.36/237,468.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,462.21

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